Man arrested on charges of rape, robbery and kidnapping in Harrison Twp.

A man has been charged with four counts of rape, three counts of kidnapping and one count of aggravated assault in Harrison Twp., court documents show. The suspect was arrested at 11:11 a.m. Wednesday morning on Pointview Avenue with assistance from the Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST) Task Force, a release said.

Katrell McMurtry, 23, is in custody in Montgomery County Jail. A release from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office said the offenses occurred on Nov. 13 in Harrison Twp. Court records show that a warrant was issued for his arrest on Dec. 14. Reports show that McMurtry is tied to similar incidents in Illinois in an apparent pattern of rape, kidnapping and robberies.

If anyone recognizes McMurtry or has been victimized by him is requested to contact local police or call Detective Pat O’Connel at 937-890-3430.

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